Diversity in policing
Nottinghamshire Police recognises the importance of providing a professional policing service that respects the diversity of everyone we serve and employ.
As an employer, we know that by reflecting Nottinghamshire's many different communities within the make-up of our workforce we are more likely to ensure our services are fair and accessible to all.
Only by embracing diversity can we deliver truly effective policing, promote community confidence and reassurance and continue to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Nottinghamshire.
We recognise that embracing diversity has a number of benefits to Nottinghamshire Police and the people we serve. These include:
- Higher levels of recruitment and retention of officers and staff from under-represented groups
- Minority communities having a stake in policing and community safety in their area
- Greater information and intelligence from the public
- Increased community confidence
- Improved performance in race and diversity practice and processes
- Compliance with relevant equality legislation
Independent Advisory Groups
Nottinghamshire Police works with a range of Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) that represent the interests of minority groups and communities across Nottinghamshire.